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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,436.89, 1,318,352.37 and 547,460.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,436.89, 1,318,352.37 and 547,460.24 is: 755,408.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,436.89 : 1,318,352.37 = 547,460.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,436.89/1,318,352.37 = 547,460.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,436.89x = 1,318,352.37 × 547,460.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,436.89x = 721,745,501,183.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,745,501,183.85/955,436.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755,408.87

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